Claudia Huber

Background

About Claudia Huber

With over 20 years of experience in impact investing, financial inclusion, and the agri-food sector, I work at the intersection of capital and development, designing and implementing financial solutions that drive sustainable growth. As Founder and Managing Director of devImpact, I advise international financial institutions, development banks, and blended finance vehicles on how to deploy capital effectively to create meaningful change—particularly for MSMEs, smallholder farmers, and agri-SMEs. & : Serving on the Boards & Investment Committees of leading blended finance funds, I provide strategic oversight, investment evaluation, and governance expertise to ensure capital flows toward impactful, high-potential initiatives. & : My work has a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, where I help design and implement tailored financial solutions for MSMEs, agribusinesses, and smallholder farmers. In addition to Africa, I have worked extensively across Latin America and Asia, navigating diverse market dynamics to expand access to finance in underserved regions. Whether structuring agri-food finance programs or SME lending mechanisms, I specialize in adapting financial instruments to local realities while ensuring long-term sustainability. & : From credit lines to technical assistance design, I specialize in structuring financial instruments that de-risk private capital and expand access to finance for underserved sectors. My work has helped shape national refinancing mechanisms, agri-finance credit lines, and MSME finance programs across multiple countries.